Bio(medical)engineering Major
What
is Bio(medical)engineering?
Bio(medical)engineering applies advances in science, engineering and technology to the solution of a broad range human, animal and plant problems. Advancements are being made in the field of bioengineering constantly. Much of the work in the field has to do with the relief of pain caused by diseases and injuries. The field of bioengineering has come under much stress and strain lately due to restrictions from the government and debates over stem cell research and cloning. Examples of the types of innovations being worked on by bioengeers include as designing process equipment and systems for biological production and treatment, or preparing sites for construction or remediation of environmental contamination, development of renewable sources of energy, and the improvement of foods.
Bio(medical)engineering engineering is more specifically directed at development to improve human health and well-being. This discipline may lead, for instance, to the development of of prosthetic limbs, synthetic heart valves, body analysis instrumentation, gene sequencing, and the application of nanotechnology for disease prevention and elimination.
Bio(medical)engineering is constantly growing and developing. A student who chooses to major in bioengineering enters a field where there is much exciting work with cells and laboratory research centering on cell and tissue engineering, biomechanics, neural engineering and rehabilitative engineering.
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What
Kinds of Students Major in Bio(medical)engineering?
Students majoring in bioengineering/biomedical engineering are those who are prone to math and science, and are especially strong in biology. Students who enjoy work in the math and science areas, especially biology, typically enjoy bioengineering/biomedical engineering. In addition, students need to have concern for ethical dilemmas concerning the field of bioengineering and cell construction.
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What
Courses Do Bio(medical)engineering Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Field
& Waves in Biological tissues |
Biocontrol |
Bio-Optics |
Molecular
Modeling |
Biomedical
Imaging |
Nanotechnology |
Bioinformatics |
Bioinstrumentation
& Measurements |
Cell
& Tissue Engineering |
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What
Types of Positions do Bio(medical)engineering Majors Take After
College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Bioengineer |
Scientist |
Pharmaceutical
Company Expert |
Researcher
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Doctors
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to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related
Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, check out some of the following
links. You might also want to check out web sites for
University or College departments offering this major.
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University
Departments to Consider
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Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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